[thehindu.club Job Desk] — Daily Verification Bulletin: 19 October 2026. Below is the multi-tier verified status of all major central and state government recruitment drives as of today. Check application windows, crucial deadlines, eligibility criteria, and official commission links.

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1. State Bank of India (SBI) — Probationary Officers (PO 2026-27)

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: SBI/CRPD/PO/2026-27/18] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

State Bank of India is inviting applications from eligible Indian graduates for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) across various administrative branches nationwide.

• Total Vacancies: 2,000 (Approximate)
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of 01 April 2026 (Usual age relaxations apply for reserved quotas).
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final-year students are also eligible to apply provisionally.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Started: 06 October 2026
  • Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: 28 October 2026
  • Preliminary Examination Date: November/December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil (₹0) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• How to Apply: Visit the official SBI careers portal, register under CRPD recruitment for PO 2026-27, fill in the personal and academic details, upload thumb impression, photo, and handwritten declaration, then proceed to fee payment.
• Official Portal: sbi.co.in/web/careers

Apply on Official Website

2. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) — Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: SSC-HQ-STENO/2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

The Staff Selection Commission has released the recruitment notice for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) and Grade ‘D’ vacancies across Union Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices.

• Total Vacancies: 1,850 (Tentative)
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’; 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’ as of 01 August 2026.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board or University, with proficiency in Stenography.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Window Opened: 10 October 2026
  • Closing Date for Submissions: 02 November 2026 (23:00 hrs)
  • Computer-Based Exam (CBE): December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC male candidates; Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying fee.
• How to Apply: Log on to the new SSC portal (ssc.gov.in), complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done previously, fill the Stenographer 2026 application form, capture live photo via camera tool, and submit online.
• Official Portal: ssc.gov.in

Apply on Official Website

3. Central Board of Secondary Education — CTET December 2026 Cycle

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: CBSE/CTET/DEC-2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

CBSE is accepting online forms for the 20th Edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Clearing this national exam is mandatory for securing teaching jobs in central schools such as KVS, NVS, and Army Public Schools.

• Total Vacancies: National Eligibility Certificate (Paper-I for Classes I-V; Paper-II for Classes VI-VIII).
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; no upper age limit.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Paper I: Senior Secondary with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed).
  • Paper II: Graduation with at least 50% marks along with B.Ed. or relevant integrated teacher training degrees.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Window Opened: 25 September 2026
  • Last Date to Submit Online: 25 October 2026
  • CTET Examination Date: 13 December 2026 (Sunday)
• Application Fee:
  • Single Paper: ₹1,000 (Gen/OBC); ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD)
  • Both Papers (I & II): ₹1,200 (Gen/OBC); ₹600 (SC/ST/PwD)
• How to Apply: Access the official CTET portal, fill in registration details, select paper choices and city preferences, upload scanned signature and photograph, and pay the registration charge.
• Official Portal: ctet.nic.in

Apply on Official Website

4. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) — 71st Combined Competitive Exam (CCE)

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: BPSC/71-CCE/2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

BPSC has opened the application window for the 71st CCE for recruitment into administrative, revenue, police, and executive positions across Bihar State Government departments.

• Total Vacancies: 1,120 Posts
• Age Limit: 20/21/22 to 37 years for General Male (relaxation up to 40 for BC/EBC/Women, and 42 for SC/ST).
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent institute.
• Important Dates:
  • Application Start Date: 05 October 2026
  • Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Tentative Preliminary Exam Date: 13 December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹600 for General/Other State candidates; ₹150 for Bihar Domicile SC/ST/Female and PwBD candidates. Biometric fee of ₹200 applies where Aadhaar is not linked.
• How to Apply: Register on the BPSC Online application system, complete profile and document upload, pay the fee, and verify downloaded final confirmation slip.
• Official Portal: bpsc.bih.nic.in

Apply on Official Website

5. Uttar Pradesh PSC (UPPSC) — Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO) 2026

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: UPPSC-A-4/E-1/2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is accepting registrations for Samiksha Adhikari (RO) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) posts under UP Secretariat, UPPSC, and Board of Revenue.

• Total Vacancies: 411 Posts
• Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of 01 July 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved domicile categories.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. For ARO, ‘O’ Level diploma from NIELIT/DOEACC and typing proficiency in Hindi (25 WPM) are required.
• Important Dates:
  • Registration Opened: 01 October 2026
  • Last Date for Online Submission: 26 October 2026
  • Prelims Examination: January 2027
• Application Fee: ₹125 for UR/EWS/OBC; ₹65 for SC/ST; ₹25 for PwD candidates.
• How to Apply: Acquire an active OTR (One Time Registration) number on the UPPSC portal, fill the RO/ARO 2026 online form, authenticate via OTR, and complete online payment.
• Official Portal: uppsc.up.nic.in

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6. Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) — CEPTAM-11 Recruitment

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: DRDO/CEPTAM-11/2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

DRDO Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) invites online applications for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A) technical cadres.

• Total Vacancies: 1,480 Posts
• Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (Relaxation applicable as per Central Government rules).
• Educational Qualification:
  • STA-B: Bachelor’s degree in Science or 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the relevant subject.
  • Tech-A: Class 10th pass alongside ITI Certificate in specified trade from NCVT/SCVT.
• Important Dates:
  • Online Application Commencement: 08 October 2026
  • Last Date to Submit Online: 30 October 2026
  • Tier-I CBT Window: December 2026
• Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; All female candidates and SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates are exempt.
• How to Apply: Register at the DRDO CEPTAM application portal, submit educational certificates, trade certificates, and select examination city clusters.
• Official Portal: drdo.gov.in

Apply on Official Website

7. Indian Navy — Tradesman Skilled Recruitment 2026

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: IN-NAVY-TRADESMAN-02/2026] — STATUS: LIVE NOW

The Indian Navy is recruiting eligible civilian personnel for Naval Dockyards and Repair Establishments across Mumbai, Karwar, Visakhapatnam, and Kochi under General Central Service Group ‘C’.

• Total Vacancies: 740 Posts
• Age Limit: 18 to 25 years as of the closing date.
• Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th standard) pass and completed Apprenticeship Training in the designated trade OR 2 years regular service in appropriate technical branch of Army/Navy/Air Force.
• Important Dates:
  • Applications Commenced: 12 October 2026
  • Last Date for Online Application: 31 October 2026
  • Written Exam Date: Expected late November 2026
• Application Fee: ₹295 for General/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD and Female applicants.
• How to Apply: Go to the Join Indian Navy website, navigate to ‘Join as Civilian’ > ‘Tradesman Skilled’, fill the multi-step form, and submit before the cutoff date.
• Official Portal: joinindiannavy.gov.in

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8. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) — Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC 2026)

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: CEN 05/2026 & CEN 06/2026] — STATUS: APPLICATION CLOSED (Exam Phase Active)

Notice: The online registration process for RRB NTPC Graduate (Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Station Master, Goods Train Manager) and Under-Graduate posts closed in September 2026. The window is no longer open for new submissions.

• Total Vacancies: 11,558 Posts
• Current Status: Application Scrutiny & Application Status display phase underway.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Application Window: Closed September 2026
  • CBT-1 Examination Schedule: November 2026 to December 2026
  • Admit Card Release: 4 days prior to candidate’s allocated exam date
• Official Portal: rrbapply.gov.in

Apply on Official Website

9. Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (CGL 2026)

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: SSC-CGL-2026-HQ] — STATUS: APPLICATION CLOSED (Tier-II Pending)

Notice: Registration for SSC CGL 2026 closed in July 2026. The Tier-I computer-based exam has concluded, and candidates are currently preparing for the final Tier-II phase.

• Total Vacancies: 17,727 Posts
• Current Status: Tier-I results are under compilation. Tier-II examination schedule has been officially notified.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • Application Window: Closed July 2026
  • Tier-II Computer-Based Examination: Mid-December 2026
• Official Portal: ssc.gov.in

Apply on Official Website

10. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Specialist Officers (IBPS SO CRP-XVI)

[thehindu.club Verified Notification Ref: IBPS/CRP-SPL-XVI/CALENDAR-2026] — STATUS: UPCOMING / ANNOUNCED IN OFFICIAL CALENDAR

Notice: As per the IBPS Annual Calendar, the formal notification for CRP Specialist Officers (IT Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer, Agriculture Field Officer) will be released in early November 2026.

• Estimated Vacancies: 1,500+ across Public Sector Participating Banks.
• Tentative Schedule:
  • Detailed Notification Release: 1st Week of November 2026
  • Online Preliminary Exam: Late December 2026
  • Mains Exam: January 2027
• Official Portal: ibps.in

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